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OMB Control No:
2060-0256
ICR Reference No:
201612-2060-005
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201510-2060-002
Agency/Subagency:
EPA/OAR
Agency Tracking No:
1626.15
Title:
National Refrigerant Recycling and Emissions Reduction Program (Final Rule)
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
01/30/2020
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
12/30/2016
Terms of Clearance:
In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, this collection is approved for three more months, which will allow the agency time to upload a revised information collection related to the requirements contained in OMB control number 2060-0256.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
04/30/2020
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2020
Responses
20,054,738
0
7,632,018
Time Burden (Hours)
580,473
0
320,537
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
Section 608 of the Clean Air Act (CAA), also known as the National Recycling and Emission Reduction Program (the Program), directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to issue regulations governing the use of ozone-depleting substances (ODS), including chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), during the maintenance, service, repair, or disposal of air-conditioning and refrigeration appliances. EPA is amending 40 CFR part 82, subpart F, the National Refrigerant Recycling and Emissions Reduction program, by updating existing requirements and extending them, as appropriate, to non-ozone-depleting substitute refrigerants, such as hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). In the process, EPA will be revising and extending the recordkeeping and reporting requirements for persons selling, purchasing, using, recovering, reclaiming, and disposing of ozone-depleting and substitute refrigerants.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
42 USC 7671g
Name of Law: Clean Air Act Section 608
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
2060-AS51
Final or interim final rulemaking
81 FR 82282
11/18/2016
Federal Register Notices & Comments
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
National Refrigerant Recycling and Emission Reduction Program
5900-407, 5900-404, 5900-405
Small Can Test Data Form
,
Section 608 Technition Certification Report
,
Reclamation Report
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
20,054,738
7,632,018
0
12,422,720
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
580,473
320,537
0
259,936
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Changing Regulations
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
The overall reporting and recordkeeping burden as a result of the rule is higher compared to previous ICRs because 1) the universe has expanded to include owners/operators and technicians who service equipment containing HFC- and other non-exempt substitute refrigerant-containing appliances; 2) new requirements to document the disposal of mid-sized comfort cooling and commercial refrigeration appliances; 3) new requirements related to leak inspection and disposal of appliances.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$95,075
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see
OMB Circular No. A-130
for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
Yes
Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see
5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3)
)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
No
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
No
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Jeremy Arling 2023439055 arling.jeremy@epa.gov
Common Form ICR:
No
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Certification Date:
12/30/2016
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